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| Visiting the American Numismatic Society |
The ANS move. 1 March – 1 September, 2008
The ANS is now preparing for the move to its new premises at One Hudson Square in the Spring of 2008.
As part of these preparations it will be necessary to pack the numismatic collections and library. Consequently, the library and collection will be unavailable to all visitors from March 1st, 2008.
The staff of the ANS will be working hard over the summer to install the library and collection into its new, purpose-built home. The new building will include a secure viewing area for coins, as well as a large, light new library.
We aim to have these new spaces open for users by September 1, 2008. |
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Library hours: Tuesday - Friday 9:30am to 4:30pm, closed 12pm-1pm. Calling ahead to set an appointment would be appreciated. Call 212-571-4470 x 1501 or email: Campbell@numismatics.org Exhibitions: The ANS currently has a major exhibition on view at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York; Drachmas Doubloons and Dollars: The History of Money which includes over 800 examples of the Society's noted collection including the Brasher doubloon, the 1804 dollar, the Confederate States half-dollar, and the world most valuable coin - the 1933 Double Eagle (on loan). The Federal Reserve Bank of New York is located at 33 Liberty Street (between Nassau and William Streets). Walk-in visitors are welcome from 10 am to 4 pm, Monday through Friday (except bank holidays). All visitors are required to show photo ID issued by a government or official agency. All visitors will pass through a metal detector. Admission is free. Coin Research hours: Tuesday - Friday 9:30am to 4:30pm. To research the collection please make an appointment with a curator or the collections manager (curatorial dept.) (staff directory). Members: membership card and ID required. Non-members:letter of reference and ID required. Archives Research: may be conducted by appointment with the Archivist. For more information see the Archives Research page. Admission is free Business hours: Monday - Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm. SUBWAYS:: the A,C,J,M,Z,2,3,4,5 to Fulton Street/Broadway Nassau stops. Nearby BUSES: M6 and M1(part-time) on Broadway, also the M9, M22. |
| The American Numismatic Society 96 Fulton Street (at the corner of William Street) |
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On June 18, 2004, The American Numismatic Society officially opened its new headquarters at 96 Fulton Street (and the corner of William Street) in lower Manhattan. The ANS contains America's most comprehensive collection of coins, medals and paper currency from every part of the globe.
The 35,000 square foot former bank building also encompasses the world's largest numismatic library. The library embraces two full floors. There are educational and research facilities now available to international scholars, students and the general public who are interested in studying coins, medals and other treasures in the Society's superb collection. On June 18, phase one of this historic move was completed with the offices, library and a 2000- square-foot high-security vault. The second phase of the development - the opening of an exhibition hall - is planned for completion in 2007/8. The ground floor will serve as a conference and educational center for lectures, symposia and other public events. |
The American Numismatic Society 96 Fulton Street New York, NY 10038 T. 212-571-4470 F. 212-571-4479 email: see staff directory http://www.numismatics.org |
